Bitcoin and XRP traded higher on Tuesday despite rising geopolitical tensions after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it had targeted Amazon’s data infrastructure in Bahrain with cruise missiles.
According to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, the alleged strike was carried out in response to a recent U.S. attack on the Darkhovin nuclear power plant construction site. However, the claim has not been independently verified, and there has been no confirmation from Amazon, Bahraini authorities, or U.S. officials that any Amazon facility was hit.
As part of the ongoing 24th wave of Operation Nasr-2, and in retaliation for the US recent attack on civilian sites in Darkhoveyn, the IRGC Aerospace Force launched multiple cruise missiles against Amazon’s central data infrastructure in Bahrain, completely destroying it.
— IRNA News Agency ☫ (@IrnaEnglish) July 21, 2026
Iran claims strike as US-Iran conflict intensifies
The reported attack comes as military tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate.
The IRGC said it targeted Amazon infrastructure in Bahrain using several cruise missiles. It also warned several major U.S. technology companies, including Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, and Google, according to Iranian media.
Separately, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said it carried out another round of strikes on Iranian military targets, including missile launch sites, air defense systems, military command centers, and maritime assets. The latest operation marked the tenth consecutive night of U.S. military action against Iran.
While the reported strike on Amazon remains unconfirmed, the claims have added to market uncertainty as traders assess the risk of further escalation.
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Can bitcoin maintain its recovery?
Bitcoin climbed back above $66,000 during Tuesday’s session after rebounding from an intraday low near $63,800 as President Trump agreed to Clarity Act’s ethics provisions. Trading activity also increased sharply, with daily volume rising about 67%, reflecting stronger market participation.
The recovery came as traders continued watching both macroeconomic developments and geopolitical events. Market participants are now focused on whether Bitcoin can hold above the $65,000 level, with the $67,000 to $68,000 range emerging as the next key resistance zone.
Will XRP break above resistance?
XRP also extended its gains, trading around $1.13 after rising more than 4% over the past 24 hours. Daily trading volume jumped roughly 68%, showing increased investor interest.
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez identified $1.13 as an important resistance level. A decisive break above that price could support further gains, but traders remain cautious as developments surrounding the U.S.-Iran conflict continues to influence market sentiment.
Meanwhile, David Schwartz, Ripple’s CTO Emeritus and one of the original developers of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), highlighted the network’s stability ahead of the rollout of the highly anticipated v3.2.0 upgrade.
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